Deacon Michael Halbrook

Deacon Michael Halbrook

Faith, family, work, and life — all intertwined

I'm a husband, father of four boys, Catholic deacon, and 30-year veteran of media, marketing, and tech consulting and leadership roles, including 18 years at Adobe. I write about the intersection of faith and every day life — because they were never meant to be separate.

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Mid-Race Reflections
Faith & Life

Mid-Race Reflections

Eighteen months ago, I couldn't run a mile. Not “couldn’t” in the sense of some physical limitation - I just couldn't in the truest sense of the word. I was 46, mildly sedentary, and had never been a runner. When my son Andrew looked at me one day and asked if I'd start running with him to improve both of our health, I had a choice to make.

#2MinuteHomily: Baptism
2 Minute Homilies

#2MinuteHomily: Baptism

January 06, 2026   |   Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Baptism Baptism = You: Priest, Prophet, & King Baptism Go-Time. You: Priest, Prophet, & King #2Minute…

The Servant's Mission
Faith & Life

The Servant's Mission

January 06, 2026   |   Read Online The Servant's Mission This is a sample of a blog that will be shared weekly with those signed up at Emmaus Disciples. I’ll be…

Fathers, be Fathers!
Faith & Life

Fathers, be Fathers!

December 24, 2025   |   Read Online Fathers, be Fathers! Fatherhood and the rise and fall of families, parishes, and societies Images of Saint Joseph have perva…

Expect the unexpected
Sunday Homilies

Expect the unexpected

December 21, 2025   |   Read Online Expect the unexpected Holy Gospel & Homily, December 21, 2025 Expect the unexpected Proclamation of the Holy Gospel &amp…

Water
Faith & Life

Water

December 17, 2025   |   Read Online Water An unexpected realization of our dependence on reliable water Drinking… washing dishes… washing hands… These are just …

#2MinuteHomily: Be Not Afraid
2 Minute Homilies

#2MinuteHomily: Be Not Afraid

December 15, 2025   |   Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Be Not Afraid #2MinuteHomily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Be Not Afraid + Christmas Game Plan #2MinuteHom…

In My Ears
Culture

In My Ears

December 10, 2025   |   Read Online In My Ears A roundup of the media I find interesting & helpful Once every year or so, I find it helpful to share a list …

#2MinuteHomily: Share your JOY
2 Minute Homilies

#2MinuteHomily: Share your JOY

December 09, 2025   |   Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Share your JOY #2MinuteHomily for the Third Sunday of Advent Share your JOY #2MinuteHomily for the Third Sun…